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Elephants, Wine and Misdeeds: Archival Curiosities at London Docks

Museums are full of amazing objects exhibited in the galleries, but unbeknown to many, they also house a number of archive collections — much of which are stored behind the scenes. These collections largely consist of records and documentary material which help us uncover hidden but fascinating stories buried deep in paperwork! Here we put the spotlight on some such documents that showcase interesting aspects of London’s docklands and its inner workings, ranging from clandestine wine tastings to a special female police force.

Cityscape

Tiles, tiles, and more London tiles!

From Roman Londinium and 18th-century coffee houses to modern-day Tube stations, London has been home to a vibrant and varied ceramic tile industry for centuries. Here’s a reminder, as we walk the streets of London, to look up and around ourselves, and enjoy this city of tiles.

Londoners

A noxious stink! Early-modern London’s sewage problems

Long before Joseph Bazalgette delivered London City from the Great Stink, Londoners had to live through the stench of dung hills, cesspits and, eventually, the disposal of the contents of fancy-to-everyday chamber pots. So serious was the issue that matters were sometimes even taken to court! Through the museum’s collection, we explore the smelly aspects of early-modern London’s sewage issues.

Look of London

Marvellous moustaches and brilliant beards from the London Collection

Is your upper lip looking less than fan-tache-tic? Are your whiskers whispy? Your sideburns a burden? Your goatee gone wild? Seeking ideas for your Movember look? Well look no further. Here are nine remarkable beards and moustaches from the London Collection to inspire your facial hairstyles this November.
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Venue hire prices for Museum of London Docklands

Day time hire, 9am-5pm

Boardroom	£550
Quayside Room	£1,100
Riverside Room	£2,000
Rum Store	£1,300
Wilberforce Room	£2,100
Day Delegate Rate	From £58 per person

Evening hire, 6.30pm-11pm

Boardroom	£1,100
Quayside Room	£2,100
Wilberforce Room	£2,700
Galleries Package	£3,700
Riverside Room	£3,000
Rum Store	£2,700
Muscovado Hall exclusive museum hire	£10,500
Additional hour, p/h until 12am	£1,000

Standard day delegate rate (9am-5pm)

Standard day delegate rate	From £58.00 per person
The day delegate rate includes: - Room hire* (access from 9am - 5pm) - Three servings of tea, coffee and biscuits - Sandwich buffet lunch (upgrade available for fork buffet) - Unlimited bottles of mineral water to be served throughout the day - 1 x flip chart - Pads and pencils - Bowls of sweets

*Subject to minimum numbers

Long-term day delegate rate (9am-5pm)

Long-term day delegate rate	From £49.00 per person
The day delegate rate includes: - Room hire* (access from 9am - 5pm) - Three servings of tea, coffee and biscuits - Sandwich buffet lunch (upgrade available for fork buffet) - Unlimited bottles of mineral water to be served throughout the day - 1 x flip chart - Pads and pencils - Bowls of sweets

*Subject to minimum numbers

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